EZEKIEL DUNCAN
Summary
Organized professional with extensive experience in clerical and production tasks. Manages schedules, supports meetings, and crafts engaging narratives. Proficient in film editing, post-processing, and technical camera operations, including lighting. Contributes to diverse projects in location and interior film productions, spanning music videos to short films.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance 1st Assistant Camera
Self-Employed
05.2022 - Current
- Assisted director of photography with shot composition and adjusted lighting to enhance visual storytelling.
- Supported focus pulling and executed lens changes to achieve precise shots during filming sessions.
- Operated and maintained cameras, ensuring optimal performance across diverse film projects.
- Built rigs for Sony, Canon, and Lumix cinema camera systems.
Freelance Photographer
Self-Employed
02.2017 - Current
- Executed photography assignments for local newspaper, live concerts, and social/community events, capturing engaging images to enhance visual storytelling.
- Collaborated with recording artists, producers, and photographers to produce high-quality content for social media and album art.
- Collaborated with recording artists, producers, and other photographers on shoots to deliver high quality content for social media or album art.
- Conducted client meetings to clarify photography requirements, drafted contracts, and formulated detailed plans for successful photoshoots.
- Led a creative team of graphic designers and artists, overseeing project execution to ensure alignment with client vision and artistic goals.
- Operated a variety of cameras from digital and standard film to carry out shoots per client's request.
Assistant Development Producer
VICE
New York, New York
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Coordinated diaries, arranged meetings, and managed research databases to support development team initiatives
- Conducting deep-dive research into potential contributors, locations, and subject matter to verify the viability and accuracy of a story.
- creative and research-driven engine of the development team. This mid-level editorial role bridges the gap between junior researchers and senior producers to turn raw ideas into pitchable formats
- Contributing fresh, "VICE-style" concepts (often focused on subcultures, investigative topics, or global trends) and participating in team brainstorms.
- Building rapport with diverse contributors and professionally liaising with agents, experts, and senior leadership.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with diverse contributors and collaborated closely with agents and senior leadership.
Production Assistant
Schrom Co.
Blauvelt, USA
10.2021 - 06.2024
- Assisted production coordinator with set preparations, shooting, and wrap processes to ensure smooth operations.
- Collaborated with stage manager to arrange set equipment and manage logistics.
- Loaded and unloaded equipment while maintaining an orderly stage before, during, and after shoots.
- Developed and distributed key production documents that facilitated efficient workflow.
- Retrieved and returned equipment to rental parties efficiently in Box Truck (up to 20ft)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts/Media Production
SUNY NEW PALTZ
New Paltz, NY12-2026
Associates of Science - Digital Filmmaking
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY05-2022
Skills
- Camera operation proficiency
- Camera rigging
- Production coordination
- Project management
- Project management multitasking
- Equipment maintenance
- Visual storytelling
- Content development
- Content writing
- Legal compliance
Achievements Clubs
- NAACP Branch 2169-B, President, 2021, Present
- Deans List, 3.69, 01/26
- ArtFest Film Festival (New Rochelle) Committee Member
Timeline
Assistant Development Producer
VICE
10.2025 - 02.2026
Freelance 1st Assistant Camera
Self-Employed
05.2022 - Current
Production Assistant
Schrom Co.
10.2021 - 06.2024
Freelance Photographer
Self-Employed
02.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts/Media Production
SUNY NEW PALTZ
Associates of Science - Digital Filmmaking
Westchester Community College